Based on what the markets reported on 17 Aug 2026, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) was quoted at ₹5,800 per quintal in Ashta APMC. This is one of several Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,801
- Lowest Price Today₹4,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) (Gram)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) is about 6.7% below the period average, sitting just 29.1% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Ashta APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,300 |
| 2 Thoubal APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 3 Bishenpur APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 4 Imphal APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Varanasi APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Rajkot APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 8 Bengaluru APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 9 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 10 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Mumbai APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 12 Pune APMC | ₹6,700 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹2,600 (38.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) prices at Ashta APMC ranged between ₹2,490 and ₹8,181, with the average around ₹6,215. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹6,801 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,801 | ₹4,001 | ₹6,140 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹4,001 | ₹6,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,752 | ₹4,300 | ₹6,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,914 | ₹2,801 | ₹6,914 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,560 | ₹4,601 | ₹6,501 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,301 | ₹4,500 | ₹6,681 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,860 | ₹2,500 | ₹6,640 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,201 | ₹6,940 | ₹7,201 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,825 | ₹4,200 | ₹5,850 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,470 | ₹5,550 | ₹6,071 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,650 | ₹4,300 | ₹6,150 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,790 | ₹4,751 | ₹6,790 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,300 | ₹3,801 | ₹6,501 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,101 | ₹6,450 | ₹8,101 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,411 | ₹4,661 | ₹6,411 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,895 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,895 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,795 | ₹4,101 | ₹6,400 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,680 | ₹5,680 | ₹5,680 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹7,500 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
When picking where to sell Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole), balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) stood at Ashta APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.